Thomas Wayne Gowan, age 74, of Rutherfordton

Thomas Wayne Gowan, age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Thomas was born November 7, 1950 in Spartanburg to the late Curtis Gowan and Annie Wright Gowan. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1969. He was a truck driver most of his life having worked for Oliver Trucking and as a delivery driver for O'Reilly's. Thomas was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Homer Gowan.

Those left to cherish fond memories include his wife of 30 years, Lynne Gowan; daughters, Kimberly Gowan of Spartanburg, Stephanie Mittag (Donnie) of Spartanburg and Amanda Mittag (Josh) of Chesnee; sons, Jason Gowan (Brandy) of Ellenboro and Ray Mittag of Spartanburg; brothers, Charles Gowan of Green Creek and Bruce Gowan (Marina) of Belmont; sister, Betty Harper of Forest City; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A memorial reception was held August 26 at the Pleasant View Community Church Family Life Center.

Memorial donations requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.